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Department of Finance (NL)
The provincial government is planning its 2026-27 budget and wants to know what matters to you. What programs deserve more funding? What should get less? This is your chance to shape how the province spends its money.
Why This Matters: This budget will affect everything from healthcare wait times to road repairs to school funding. Live in Newfoundland and Labrador? The choices made here touch your daily life. Whether you're worried about housing costs, healthcare access, or job opportunities, this is your chance to speak up.
Budget
Economy & Jobs
Finance & Consumer
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Ministry of Trade and Export Development (SK)
Saskatchewan wants to hear about regulations that frustrate you. Whether you're a business owner dealing with permits or a resident navigating government forms, they want specific examples of red tape that wastes your time. The province says it's...
Why This Matters: Ever spent hours filling out government forms that ask for the same information twice? Or waited weeks for a permit that should take days? This is your chance to tell the government exactly what's slowing you down. They're tracking 232,600 compliance requirements—and looking for ones to cut.
Policy & Studies
Economy & Jobs
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Ministry of Public and Business Service Delivery and Procurement (ON)
Open until March 3, 2026
Ontario wants to force public sector buyers—including municipalities, hospitals, and school boards—to prioritize Ontario-made products. The focus? Fleet vehicles and construction materials. If a vehicle is made in Ontario, government buyers would...
Why This Matters: Work in Ontario's auto industry? This could protect your job. Own a construction supply business? More contracts might come your way. But there's a catch—these rules could mean higher costs for municipalities, which might affect your property taxes. And if you're a small business trying to bid on...
Regulations & Permits
Economy & Jobs
Transportation
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Competition Bureau Canada (Federal)
Open until February 11, 2026
The Competition Bureau wants feedback on new guidelines for reviewing corporate mergers. Why does this matter? When big companies merge, it can mean fewer choices and higher prices for consumers. The government recently strengthened competition...
Why This Matters: Ever notice fewer options at the grocery store? Or wonder why your phone bill is so high? Corporate mergers can reduce competition, leading to higher prices and worse service. These guidelines shape which deals get blocked—and which ones sail through.
Regulations & Permits
Economy & Jobs
Finance & Consumer
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Ministère de l'Économie (QC)
Quebec is planning its energy future to 2050 and wants your input. The province needs to cut greenhouse gas emissions dramatically, which means big changes to how energy is produced and consumed. The Ministry of Economy, Innovation and Energy is...
Why This Matters: Your electricity bills, heating costs, and even job opportunities could be shaped by these decisions. Quebec is deciding whether to invest more in wind, solar, or other clean energy sources. If you drive an electric car or plan to, this affects charging infrastructure. Rural communities may see new...
Policy & Studies
Economy & Jobs
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
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Mississauga, ON
Mississauga is deciding whether to allow housing on three employment sites near Lisgar GO Station and Burnhamthorpe Road West. These sites currently act as buffers between industrial areas and nearby neighbourhoods. Ontario needs 1.5 million more...
Why This Matters: Live near Lisgar GO or Burnhamthorpe Road West? This could change your neighbourhood. New housing might mean more neighbours and amenities—or more traffic and construction. If you work in the area's industrial zones, this decision affects whether those jobs stay protected from residential...
Community Planning
Economy & Jobs
Housing & Communities
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Environment and Climate Change Canada (Federal)
Open until February 28, 2026
Canada banned six types of single-use plastics in 2022—straws, bags, cutlery, and more. Now the government wants to let Canadian companies export these same products to other countries. Why? To save manufacturing jobs and factory investments. The...
Why This Matters: Work at a plastics factory? This could save your job. Care about ocean pollution? You might wonder why we're exporting what we've banned at home. Either way, this decision shapes whether Canada's plastic ban is about real environmental action or just moving the problem elsewhere.
Regulations & Permits
Economy & Jobs
Environment & Climate
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Government of Manitoba (MB)
Manitoba is developing a long-term economic strategy and wants your input. The province is asking how to boost productivity, create better-paying jobs, and build resilience against trade uncertainty like tariffs. This builds on 14 months of work...
Why This Matters: Looking for a better-paying job in Manitoba? This strategy could shape which industries get support and where new jobs appear. Small business owner? The plan will affect policies that impact your bottom line. Whether you're in Winnipeg, rural Manitoba, or the North, this is about your economic...
Policy & Studies
Economy & Jobs
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Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat (Federal)
Open until February 28, 2026
The federal government wants to know what regulations are slowing you down. They're running five reviews focused on project approvals, getting products to market, business productivity, border efficiency, and regulatory service delivery. If you've...
Why This Matters: Ever waited months for a permit? Struggled to get a new product approved? Dealt with confusing government forms? These reviews could lead to real changes. Business owners, importers, and anyone who's tangled with federal red tape should weigh in.
Regulations & Permits
Economy & Jobs
Finance & Consumer
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Mississauga, ON
Mississauga is transforming a former coal power plant into a 177-acre innovation hub called Lakeview Village. The city wants to know what incentives would attract tech, cleantech, and life sciences companies to set up shop there. They're planning...
Why This Matters: Looking for a tech job in the GTA? This district could bring 9,000 new positions in research and innovation. Live in Mississauga? More local jobs means shorter commutes and a stronger tax base. The city's betting big on cleantech and life sciences—industries that could shape the region's economy...
Community Planning
Economy & Jobs
Housing & Communities
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Public Services and Procurement Canada (Federal)
Open until March 31, 2026
The federal government is building a searchable database to help buyers find eco-friendly products. They want input on which environmental certifications and standards should be included. The tool will cover 20+ product categories—from office...
Why This Matters: Sell products to the government? This database could make or break your sales. If your eco-certifications aren't included, you might lose out on federal contracts. Even if you don't sell to government, the standards they set often ripple through the market.
Policy & Studies
Economy & Jobs
Environment & Climate
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Waterloo Region, ON
Kitchener, Waterloo, and Cambridge are exploring inclusionary zoning—a tool that would require developers to include affordable units in new housing projects near ION transit stations. The cities want your input on how to balance affordability...
Why This Matters: Struggling to find affordable rent in Waterloo Region? This could create new affordable units in buildings near transit—without relying on government subsidies. If you earn too much for subsidized housing but can't afford market rents, this targets you specifically.
Community Planning
Economy & Jobs
Housing & Communities
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Global Affairs Canada (Federal)
Canada, the US, and Mexico will review their trade agreement in 2026. The government wants to know what's working and what needs fixing. This is the second round of public input—the first happened in late 2024.
Why This Matters: Buy groceries? Drive a car? Work for a company that trades with the US or Mexico? This deal affects prices, jobs, and what products are available. If you've noticed supply chain issues or price swings, trade rules play a role.
Policy & Studies
Agriculture & Food
Economy & Jobs
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London, ON
London is creating a new plan for its downtown. The city wants to know how to make the area more livable, more business-friendly, and more appealing to visitors. Phase 1 gathered initial feedback through surveys and meetings. Now Phase 2 is testing...
Why This Matters: Live, work, or hang out downtown? This plan will shape what gets built and where over the next decade. It could mean more housing options, better nightlife, or easier parking. Even if you don't live downtown, a thriving core benefits the whole city.
Community Planning
Economy & Jobs
Housing & Communities
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Government of Manitoba (MB)
Manitoba is planning a multi-billion-dollar investment in Churchill, and Premier Wab Kinew wants to hear from residents. The townhall on February 3, 2026 is your chance to ask questions and share priorities about how this northern development should...
Why This Matters: Live in Churchill or northern Manitoba? This investment could reshape your community for generations. Jobs, infrastructure, and environmental protections are all on the table. Indigenous Nations will have a seat at the table too—how that works matters.
Policy & Studies
Economy & Jobs
Environment & Climate
Indigenous & Northern
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Global Affairs Canada (Federal)
Canada and Thailand want to negotiate a free trade deal. The government is asking Canadians what they think before talks begin. Thailand is already Canada's second-largest trading partner in Southeast Asia, with $6.37 billion in trade last year.
Why This Matters: Trade deals affect prices at the store and jobs in your community. More Thai imports could mean cheaper electronics and food. Canadian exporters could gain easier access to 70 million Thai consumers. Small businesses and underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to weigh in.
Policy & Studies
Economy & Jobs